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Leihe Stainless Steel Co., Ltd.
Verified Custom manufacturer · 8 yrs · CN China
Customizable Rock-bottom price
$3050 1-49 Ton Base price
$2916 50-99 Ton 4.4% off
$2849 ≥100 Ton 6.6% off
Price validity: subject to market conditions

Supplier's customization ability

  • Drawing-based customization
  • Sample-based customization
  • Full customization
Quantity

Minimum order quantity: 4 Ton

Shipping total: To be negotiated

Subtotal of goods US$ 12,200.00
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Technical Specifications of 316 Stainless Steel Plate

PropertyParameterDescription
Product Name316 Stainless Steel PlateAustenitic molybdenum-bearing stainless steel flat product
Material GradeAISI 316 / UNS S31600Equivalent: EN 1.4401, JIS SUS316, GB 06Cr17Ni12Mo2
Standard ComplianceASTM A240 / ASME SA240Also compliant with EN 10088-2, JIS G4304, GB/T 4237
Chemical Composition – C≤ 0.08%Low carbon content for improved corrosion resistance
Chemical Composition – Cr / Ni / MoCr: 16.0–18.0%, Ni: 10.0–14.0%, Mo: 2.0–3.0%Mo addition enhances resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion
Chemical Composition – Mn / Si / P / SMn ≤ 2.0%, Si ≤ 0.75%, P ≤ 0.045%, S ≤ 0.030%Controlled impurity levels per ASTM A240
Tensile Strength≥ 515 MPa (75 ksi)Minimum tensile strength per ASTM A240 for annealed condition
Yield Strength≥ 205 MPa (30 ksi)0.2% proof stress in annealed condition per ASTM A240
Elongation≥ 40%Minimum elongation in 2 inches (50 mm) gauge length
Hardness≤ 217 HB / ≤ 95 HRBBrinell and Rockwell B hardness in annealed condition
Thickness Range1.0 mm – 100 mmHot rolled: 3–100 mm; Cold rolled: 1–6 mm
Width & LengthWidth: up to 2,500 mm; Length: up to 12,000 mmCustom cutting available; standard sheet size 1,000×2,000 mm to 1,500×6,000 mm
Surface FinishNo.1, 2B, 2D, BA, No.4, No.8 Mirror2B is most common for industrial use; No.4 for decorative applications
ApplicationChemical processing, marine, pharmaceutical, food equipmentIdeal for chloride-rich environments, heat exchangers, pressure vessels
CertificationMill Test Certificate (MTC) per EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2Third-party inspection available (SGS, BV, TÜV)
PackagingWooden pallet with waterproof paper or steel strip bundlingExport seaworthy packaging; fumigation certificate available on request
MOQ1 TonMixed specifications accepted; spot stock available for standard sizes

316 Stainless Steel Plate

316 stainless steel plate is one of the most widely specified austenitic stainless steel products in industrial procurement, valued for its exceptional corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and long service life across demanding environments. Whether you require standard mill dimensions or custom cut-to-size processing, our supply chain delivers consistent quality backed by full material traceability and certified test reports.

What Makes 316 Stainless Steel Plate the Preferred Choice?

The defining characteristic of 316 stainless steel plate lies in its molybdenum content — typically 2% to 3% — which significantly enhances resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, particularly in chloride-rich environments such as seawater, brine solutions, and coastal industrial facilities. Compared to standard 304 grade, 316 offers measurably superior performance in acidic and saline conditions, making it the material of choice for engineers who cannot afford premature failure.

Key mechanical properties include:

  • Tensile Strength: ≥515 MPa (75 ksi)
  • Yield Strength: ≥205 MPa (30 ksi)
  • Elongation: ≥40%
  • Hardness (Brinell): ≤217 HB
  • Operating Temperature: Up to 870°C (1600°F) in continuous service

Specifications and Available Dimensions

Our 316 stainless steel plate inventory covers a broad dimensional range to support diverse fabrication and structural requirements. Standard stock and custom processing options include:

  • Thickness: 1.5 mm – 100 mm (and beyond for heavy plate)
  • Width: Up to 2,500 mm
  • Length: Up to 6,000 mm, or custom cut lengths
  • Surface Finish: No.1 (hot rolled), No.2B (cold rolled), No.4 (brushed), BA (mirror), and PVC-coated
  • Standards: ASTM A240, EN 10088-2, JIS G4304/G4305
  • Grade Variants: 316, 316L (low carbon), 316H (high carbon for elevated temperature), 316Ti (titanium-stabilized)

All plates are supplied with mill test certificates (MTC) in accordance with EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 upon request, ensuring full compliance with international procurement standards.

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Industry Applications of 316 Stainless Steel Plate

The versatility of 316 stainless steel plate makes it indispensable across a wide range of sectors:

  • Marine and Offshore: Vessel hulls, deck fittings, subsea equipment, and offshore platform components where saltwater exposure is constant
  • Chemical Processing: Reactor vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and piping systems handling aggressive acids and solvents
  • Food and Beverage: Processing equipment, storage vats, conveyor components, and hygienic surfaces requiring frequent washdowns
  • Pharmaceutical: Cleanroom equipment, bioreactors, and sterile processing environments demanding high purity and corrosion resistance
  • Architecture and Construction: Cladding panels, structural supports, and decorative facades in coastal or urban pollution-heavy locations
  • Oil and Gas: Wellhead components, manifolds, and process equipment exposed to H₂S and CO₂ environments

Custom Cut-to-Size 316 Stainless Steel Plate Processing

Beyond standard plate supply, we provide value-added processing services to reduce lead times and fabrication costs for your project. Available services include plasma cutting, waterjet cutting, laser cutting, shearing, grinding, and edge beveling. Tight tolerances are maintained across all cutting methods, and each processed piece is individually identified and traceable to its source coil or slab.

316 Stainless Steel Plate manufacturer

For high-volume OEM customers and engineering contractors, we offer blanket order programs with scheduled releases, ensuring material availability aligns with your production schedule without excess inventory carrying costs.

Why Source Your 316 Stainless Steel Plate From Us?

As a specialized stainless steel plate supplier, we combine mill-direct sourcing with in-house processing capabilities to deliver competitive pricing, short lead times, and consistent quality. Our quality management system is ISO 9001 certified, and our technical team is available to assist with grade selection, specification review, and application engineering support. Whether your requirement is a single sheet or a multi-ton project order, we are equipped to respond with precision and reliability.

316 Stainless Steel Plate wholesale

Contact our sales team today to request a quotation, review current stock availability, or discuss custom processing requirements for your next project involving 316 stainless steel plate.

Ratings & Reviews

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Thomas B.
United States
2025-01-01
Initial paperwork issue on 3.2 certs — resolved promptly, material quality fine
Ordered 316L plate in 10mm thickness to ASTM A240, approximately 4 tons, for pressure vessel fabrication requiring EN 10204 3.2 certification with third-party inspector sign-off. When documents arrived, the inspector endorsement page was missing from two heat numbers. Raised this with the sales team immediately — replacement documentation with correct 3.2 sign-off was provided within 48 hours, which kept us on schedule. The plate itself was fully compliant: carbon content 0.025%, tensile strength 560 MPa, all within spec. Cut-to-size accuracy was good. Issue was administrative, not a quality problem, and the response was efficient. Would consider ordering again.
User
Liam F.
United Kingdom
2025-01-23
Competitive pricing on No.4 brushed finish — worth the freight cost
Sourced 316 plate in No.4 brushed finish, 4mm and 6mm, for coastal facade cladding panels on a seafront commercial development. Ordered 3.5 tons custom cut to drawing dimensions. Cut accuracy was good — within tolerance for our panel installation system. Pricing including processing was competitive versus UK stockholders for this finish and grade. Freight transit took 22 days which is acceptable. Docking the one star only because the packaging on a few panels had minor scuff marks on the PVC film, though the plate surface underneath was undamaged. Quality of the material itself meets EN 10088-2 requirements without question.
User
David O.
United States
2025-02-14
Good value on heavy plate — minor lead time variance, quality solid
Purchased 316 heavy plate in 50mm and 75mm thicknesses, ASTM A240 compliant, for structural supports in a coastal processing facility. Total order was around 12 tons. Pricing was noticeably better than domestic mill pricing for equivalent certified material. Quality was consistent — tensile and yield results on MTCs were well above minimum requirements. Only issue was delivery ran 5 days longer than quoted. Supplier communicated the delay proactively and it didn't impact our project schedule significantly. Would order again for similar structural applications; just build in a small buffer on lead time.
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Rachel M.
United Kingdom
2025-03-08
Pharmaceutical-grade 316L — cleanroom compliance, excellent surface finish
Ordered 316L plate in 3mm and 5mm thicknesses with BA mirror finish for bioreactor and sterile processing equipment. Surface roughness Ra values were within our cleanroom specification requirements. EN 10204 3.2 certificates provided with third-party inspection — essential for our pharmaceutical client audits. Quantity was modest at 1.2 tons but handled with the same attention as large orders. Custom cut pieces were individually wrapped with PVC protection, arriving without surface damage. Traceability from coil to finished piece was complete. Will continue sourcing pharmaceutical-grade plate from this supplier.
User
Stefan K.
Germany
2025-03-30
316Ti plates for high-temperature heat exchanger — spec compliance confirmed
Specified 316Ti grade to EN 10088-2 for heat exchanger shell plates operating continuously at 750°C. Thickness required was 8mm and 15mm, total approximately 6 tons. Titanium stabilization was critical to prevent carbide precipitation — mill certificates confirmed Ti content and carbon levels within EN standard limits. Plates arrived with No.1 hot-rolled finish as specified. Our QA team conducted hardness testing on arrival; all readings below 217 HB. Processing via plasma cut-to-size was accurate. Supplier's technical team provided material data sheets in both English and German. Smooth transaction overall.
User
James H.
Australia
2025-04-21
Reliable supply for marine-grade plate — consistent quality batch after batch
We've been specifying 316 stainless plate in No.2B finish, 6mm and 10mm, for vessel deck fittings and hull components since switching to this supplier. Running our third repeat order now — roughly 5 tons per order. ASTM A240 compliance confirmed each time, and the 3.1 MTCs are always included without needing to chase. Saltwater exposure performance has been excellent; no pitting observed after 14 months in service on two commercial vessels. Lead time consistently 15–20 days to Brisbane. Pricing remains competitive even on mid-volume orders.
User
Dr. Priya S.
India
2025-05-13
316L reactor vessel plates — technically precise, zero weld issues
Procured 316L plates in 12mm and 20mm thicknesses for chemical reactor vessel construction handling sulfuric acid service. Required low carbon content below 0.03% to prevent sensitization during welding — every plate delivered met this criterion per ASTM A240 certification. Ordered 14 tons across two releases under a blanket program. Cut-to-size pieces arrived with laser-cut edges, tight dimensional tolerances within ±0.2mm. Zero rejections during fabrication inspection. The technical support team responded to our WPS queries within hours. This supplier understands process industry requirements.
User
Marcus T.
UAE
2025-05-28
Exceptional corrosion performance in subsea application
Sourced 316L plate to ASTM A240 in 25mm thickness for subsea manifold fabrication. Ordered approximately 8 tons with EN 10204 3.2 MTCs — documentation was flawless and mill certs matched every heat number. Material passed our in-house PMI verification without a single discrepancy. Delivery to Jebel Ali port completed in 18 days, ahead of schedule. Molybdenum content consistently at 2.4%, well within spec. Technical team provided grade comparison data between 316 and 316Ti that genuinely helped our engineering decision. Highly recommended for critical offshore procurement.

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Leihe Stainless Steel Co., Ltd.

8 yrs on Sinoali.com

Located in China

Customizable Rock-bottom price
$3050 1-49 Ton Base price
$2916 50-99 Ton 4.4% off
$2849 ≥100 Ton 6.6% off
Price validity: subject to market conditions

Supplier's customization ability

  • Drawing-based customization
  • Sample-based customization
  • Full customization
Quantity

Minimum order quantity: 4 Ton

Shipping total: To be negotiated

Subtotal of goods US$ 12,200.00
Share:
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Payment and delivery
Lead time:
confirmed with the quotation
Packaging:
standard export packing
Samples:
available on request

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